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If Your Home Wifi Network Isn’t Secure, What Can You Do To Make Sure It is?
Home WiFi Security
These days it is necessary for homes, and especially small businesses, to have wireless networks. As these networks have become more common, cybercriminals have found ways to take advantage of people’s lack of understanding or concern regarding the vulnerability of protected and unprotected WiFi networks. The information exchanged and stored over WiFi networks, which often contains sensitive information such as social security numbers, account numbers, financial information, and passwords can be accessed by hackers.
Security Tips
Manufacturers have begun installing default security measures in wireless devices; however, the default settings are relatively easy to access, as they are available to the public on the internet. We strongly recommend that you change the default settings upon installing a device (or now, if not done previously). We’ve listed a few tips below that you should consider when setting up your home or small business WiFi network.
- Reset the administrator password with a strong and unique password (do not use any passwords you are already using for other devices).
- Change the SSID (Service Set Identifier) to a name that is unique and does not identify you or your business.
- Disable the remote management function.
- Ensure that encryption is enabled. WPA or WPA2 is recommended over WEP. [WPA3 is on its way as a new security setting]
- Ensure that your firewall is enabled.
Contact us today with any questions you may have regarding your security.
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Starting or running a small business comes with a lot of important decisions, many with serious legal ramifications. Our Cybersecurity attorneys are here to answer your questions and help you navigate the legal side of owning a business. Whether you’re just getting started or need guidance on business structure, contracts, or compliance, we’re ready to support you. Call us today or fill out a quick form to schedule a consultation and take the next step with confidence.
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Written By Kellam T. Parks
Kellam founded what is now Parks Zeigler, PLLC in 2012 to embrace modern technologies to best serve clients. This passion for technology led to the formation of the Cybersecurity/Data Privacy practice area making the firm a leader in helping businesses protect themselves and respond to incidents. When he’s not practicing law in this area and handling high-asset divorces, Kellam manages the firm with his co-owner, Brandon Zeigler, contributes to local and state-wide Bar associations, and frequently writes and speaks to audiences across a variety of sectors and geographic locations, including nationally on the topics of Cybersecurity/Data Privacy, digital evidence, law firm management, and technology/AI.
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